“Participating in Camerata’s Upbeat Artist program in 2023 allowed me to develop my skills as an orchestral musician in an energetic, supportive and kind environment… Most of all, performing with Camerata taught me how enjoyable working in a chamber …

“I had an absolute blast travelling to the Banana Shire this weekend and visiting the towns of Biloela and Theodore, the inspiration for this year’s Emerging Composer-in-Residence commission… I’m very excited to get started on my composition, which wil …

“I was motivated to apply by the incredible opportunity to work with and learn from such a prominent professional orchestra at an early stage in my career. I also felt a connection with the nature of the commission itself. Having grown up in Lismore, N …

This May/June, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra embarks on our annual Queensland Tour, bringing the joy of music to regional Queensland communities. This year communities in the Wide Bay Burnett and Central Queensland areas of Mundubbera, Mont …

“I am greatly looking forward to working with and learning from professional musicians, and playing in an orchestra without a conductor. [Joining Camerata as an Upbeat] is a great opportunity for my growth as a musician and person. It will greatly deve …

Thank you for giving to our 2024 Dollar-for-Dollar campaign! We not only reached our $50,000 target but well exceeded it! Thanks to our match donor, all donations received are matched up to $50,000, doubling your incredible impact. As a not-for-profit …

Now in its fifth year, for International Women’s Day on 8 March, ABC Classic releases “Women of Note”, which recognises and celebrates the creativity and talent of Australia’s female composers. This year, Camerata’s 2018 Emerging Composer-In-Residence …

We are delighted to announce that violist Gregory McNamara has joined Camerata as Artistic Associate. We could not be more excited to welcome such a great musician as Artistic Associate of Camerata.  “I couldn’t be happier joining Camerata as an artist …

 Just announced! Camerata joins the line up for The Southern Trail & Opera at Jimbour as part of Qld Music Trails this May! On Saturday 11 May, in the magical surrounds of the Hangar at Jimbour, Camerata will perform Four Seasons Reimagined, featur …

“An evening of vivacious virtuosity and stratospheric highs from an electrifying Camerata and guests… It was a night to remember with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra opening its 2024 season like rockstars to yells, screams and whoops from t …

“I realised the Upbeat program would be a great opportunity for me this year…and will be a fantastic way for me to gain some professional performance experience in a supportive and understanding environment…The unconducted nature of Camerata gives it t …

Camerata’s Principal Oboe player Eve Newsome, suggested playing Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll to Camerata’s Artistic Director and Leader Brendan Joyce, who was delighted to feature the piece in our upcoming concert, Camerata & Alex Raineri: Beethoven (1 …